Espinosa
601 Blue Label Maduro
Espinosa 601 Blue Label Maduro is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Nicaraguan Maduro (Cuban-seed) wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 6¼ × 52 to 6½ × 50.
- Maker
- Espinosa
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Maduro (Cuban-seed)
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 3 · 6¼ × 52 to 6½ × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsEspinosa 601 Blue Label Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Maduro (Cuban-seed) wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 min for a 6.25-inch size.
- When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: espresso, port, or a dark rum.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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What does Espinosa 601 Blue Label Maduro taste like?
Espinosa 601 Blue Label Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Maduro (Cuban-seed) wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Espinosa 601 Blue Label Maduro?
Espinosa 601 Blue Label Maduro is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is Espinosa 601 Blue Label Maduro good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Espinosa 601 Blue Label Maduro made?
Espinosa 601 Blue Label Maduro is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Espinosa 601 Blue Label Maduro use?
Espinosa 601 Blue Label Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Maduro (Cuban-seed) wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Espinosa 601 Blue Label Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Short Churchill (6½ × 50), Torpedo (6¼ × 52) and Toro (6¼ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Espinosa 601 Blue Label Maduro?
For a 6.25-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Espinosa 601 Blue Label Maduro?
With a maduro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, port, or a dark rum. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Espinosa 601 Blue Label Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include Padrón Black, Cain (Oliva) Cain Maduro and Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Maduro. They share maduro wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.